If you thought the 4.7 sucks you likley have never driven one. they are truly a small displacement beast. Particularly in a standard cab Dakota.

@nyvz695

6 жыл бұрын

240k runs like a champ

@gray_ex1893

3 жыл бұрын

600,000 miles about to repaint it.

@DownHillgamer

5 ай бұрын

205k on mine, still runs good. Trying to hunt a vaccume leak right now. Just took the throttle body off and cleaned it out and need to get a pcv valve now. Probably got a failing head gasket too along with a heater core fml

You are king of the rambling KZread instruction videos.

Great, well instructed video man. Thanks.

you are very thorough. good for you! not too many people take the time to do the "right" thing these days...

@x99j I have just over 221,000 on the odometer. It's getting there, and 300,000 will be a great mile stone! Thanks for the info on the copper plugs, my next plug change will be with the champions. Thanks for the comment Mike, have a good weekend!

Sorry for the delay, yes I'm running a 4.7, and with just the K&N replacement filter I gained 3 MPG: now running 17.9 MPG. I'm also getting a Superchips tuner, hope it works as advertised. Thanks again for the great video

@hectorcuevas4587

3 жыл бұрын

Which spark plugs are you using

i have since i got the truck new in 04, i love it

thanks alot for the information! good video

Very informative on how to do it plus techniques on what not to do Next I hope you do one on the fuel injector?.

thank you alot...........that's very helpful.. have a smiley day!

Thanks bro. I didn't want to break the electrical clip that holds the coil. I had to watch to see how you take it off.

Thank you for the kind words, I try to give as much as I can when making these videos, on some videos I even holler at my professional technician friends and get their advice, just to make sure I am giving the right information. As far as the 12 MPG, you should not have any problems getting 14-16 in the city and 20-22 on the highway. Would you like me to make a video on some things to check/clean on the Dakota to help the MPG? Thanks again for watching and for the comment!

I wish you would have done the video on the #2 plug that has the AC lines right over the top of the ignition coil.

Awesome Video!

Nice video Tex! Clearing away the debris around the spark plug boot with an air hose nozzle is the real trick. However, the Spec sticker under the hood states the proper spark plug gap is .040 for the 4.7L. All of the replacement brands I have used thus far (Autolite, NGK, Champs, ect.) come pre-gapped at .040. I double check them with a flat feeler gauge instead of the disc type for better accuracy. By shopping around I find a parts store with a rebate or sale on the longer lasting platinums.

@ralphrogers7238

4 жыл бұрын

What causes no start only got orange spark

Thanks for the comment! I have been thinking about a K&N. Are you running yours on a 4.7?

Great job Texcode . I was just getting ready to change my plugs and this really helped . Do you have any tips on suspension? I just bought a cherry quad cab with the upgraded wheels, but it bounces alot ?? I installed KYBs but it's still 2Bumpy .Thanks Again ?

I have an 01 durango..is it the same process? 4.7 engine.

Hi,do u know were the ignition coil is on your truck.i can't fine mine.Thanks

i have a 2002 dakota 4.7. i was gonna use the E3 spark plugs in mine but you said in the video to stick with champion. sounds like if i were to use the E3 plugs i would just be wasting my money. thanks for the video information

@neavotv836

2 жыл бұрын

I still dont know whether I wanna go with champions or NGK

@DownHillgamer

Ай бұрын

About to do the same on my 02 dakota. Got 208k on the clock and i dont know if they have ever been replaced. I got it at 140k and I know I havnt replaced them lol but im going with champion I think or maybe NGK depending on prices. I took the front driver plug out and that mofo was way out of spec my gap gauge coudnt even measure it, it was so far off

Thank you for a great video, never would have guessed where they hid the plugs, lol. BTW, K & N air filter will give quite a boost to the MPG.. at least it did in my case.

i have a liberty with a 3.7L (same design as 4.7L) and i only get 20,000 miles (mostly city) out of the copper plugs before they are toast and idle quality suffers. how many miles are now on the dakota now? i am waiting to see the big 300,000 miles! mike

My coils are stuck so I can't get to the spark plugs. Any suggestions?

What should the spark plug gap be

If you use too high performance of plugs with too hot of a spark it could damage these engines too. I'd think any copper core plug would be OK, but the Champion brand I think is what Chrysler sells under the Mopar replacements name.

Well done sir, but if you haven't got a torque wench, how do you get a feel for 20 ft/lbs?

@CousinBowling

5 жыл бұрын

You don't

the best way to get better mpg out of the 4.7 is basic maintenance oil plugs etc and use 93 octane it cost a little more but i am seeing 3 to 4 mpg better than the 87 octane mine is a 2004 dakota with the 4.7 and you don't need expensive plugs ether i buy the $1.99 champions and it runs just as good if not better that the expensive ones

I dare your to do a 4.7l exhaust spark plug removal

What do I do if I get a code for misfire on cylinder one and I switched the plug but still having the issue?

@neavotv836

2 жыл бұрын

Then its probably the coil that sits right above it

@TwylasTreasures

2 жыл бұрын

@@neavotv836 Thanks for responding. I ended up replacing the fuel injector.

what type of ignition coils are you running?

@danieldupree959

Жыл бұрын

brand

Do u know how to tell if u have a bad coal???

@Jd-rk7qv

6 жыл бұрын

VermontMountainGirl

I think i found my dakota guy. I’m in desperate need of help with my 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 quad cab, I pulled a motor and trans out of a 1999 4x4 extended cab and put it in a a 2001 quad cab everything was great and just needed one light to go out in order to pass smog. It was the “just drive it and it will go away light on one of those 900.00 snap on scanners. Then it locked in 4x4 hi i removed the drive shaft and it drives free but but stalls out for no reason for some reason ( it randomly shut down) i tried bleeding the bleeder plug reved it a bit and lost a bit of coolant it, so i added a bunch of water . it never over heated but now when i put it in gear it stalls, it idles great in neutral and park but as soon as it touches a gear it stalls (auto trans) i need help, 4x4 is still an issue im sure but i need it running and smuggled before i deal with the 4x4. It there a way to test function on all the different brains on this thing, ie. ive got about 3500.00 invested in this thing both trucks had the same engine and trans, the ones that came out of the 99 are jasper rebuilds with less then 10000 miles on them

the video helped but i think you spent too much time on the first easy one but where someone might need help is with the ones that you have to remove other pieces to get too. I was hoping the video would show detail on #3 - #8 as well.

This guy likes to hear himself speak

It would take a whole day to change your plugs 😂

@neavotv836

2 жыл бұрын

Yea lol he isnt in any hurry thats for sure

5 seconds of changing plugs the other 29 mins was bullshit

3 minutes of this video was changing one spark plug. The other 27 minutes was proper SHITE. Don't quit your day job.

everyone who has the 4.7 couldn't afford the 5.9

@robertboydston3787

10 жыл бұрын

Well, first off, the 5.9 is a piece of crap. The difference in horsepower and cost of the 5.9 over the 4.7 is far from worth spending extra money, or in my case...I didn't buy this truck new it's 2003 and I bought it in 2006, so I took what it had, which has served me very well. The new trucks are a different story....the 4.7, which is a great engine is old technology now.

@tamiyaclodbuster

10 жыл бұрын

but the 4.7 is well known for the header to rust and leak making clicking noise i can tell if its a durango coming from a mile away i hear a bunch of clicking

@CousinBowling

5 жыл бұрын

Or just didnt want it lol. Not everyone needs the boggedt possible engine...

@kevinatkins6205

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, you couldn't get the 4.7L with the 4x4 off road pkg. I bought this truck new in October of 2000 and tried for the bigger engine but was told that this combo was not possible. So, know of what you speak before you open your mouth and look the fool.

@sweetlowfatjesus9663

4 жыл бұрын

Talk about a useless comment, both versions cost $800-$1000 on the used market right now...All the 4.7s Ive looked at are still running, the 5.9s all need work lol

You are too fussy. That vehicle will be sold or dead long before the plugs need to be changed again. Pop them out and slap them in...forget the anti-seize and grease. Next owner or junk yard can enjoy it....ba...ha..ha..ha..haaaa.

@miguelcastaneda7236

5 жыл бұрын

johnspartan98 bible thumper huh...red hat too i imagine

@kevinatkins6205

5 жыл бұрын

@@miguelcastaneda7236 Wow... What a dumb ass comment. I suppose you're one of those so-called "tolerent" liberals. Do you also insult Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists for their religious beliefs? You bigot.

Talk too damn much!! 30 minutes for 1 plug! JEEZ!!